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The Altar

A sparring practice takes a turn for the worse when darker motives are revealed.

  • Matthew Rojas
    Director
    Always on Time, The Name That Separates
  • Matthew Rojas
    Writer
    Always on Time, The Name That Separates
  • Jason Walter Vaile
    Writer
    Sonny Vicious, Coppin' a Feel, Always on Time
  • Matthew Rojas
    Producer
    Always on Time, The Name That Separates
  • Hailey Rojas
    Producer
    Always on Time
  • Brandon Zebell
    Producer
  • Erik Sands
    Key Cast
    "Cain"
  • Mason Woodward
    Key Cast
    "Abel"
  • Brandon Zebell
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    17,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED Helium
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Matthew Rojas

Matthew Rojas allows his visuals and sound to reveal the truth and hope to audiences all over. He focuses on creating in-depth characters, whose internal struggles are conveyed through an invoking dark cinematic style. Seeking to create authentic performances and visual metaphors, he challenges viewers to reminisce about the topics in his films genuinely. He has written and directed multiple award-winning short films including The Name That Separates which was a selection at the 2018 International Christian Film and Music Festival.

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Director Statement

My team and I wanted to create a tense, quietly epic short film in a single setting with just two actors and almost no dialogue. By doing that, we were able to dive into the mood, pacing, and setting so intently that you almost forget there’s so little going on. On top of that, if you pay attention to the story arc in The Altar, you may recognize some of its allegorical tendencies and references.